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UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers

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About== About uIDE 16 =='''uIDE 16''' is a universal Z80 IDE card that can be configured for use on the CPC range of computers.
== Project status ==
As of now (Feb 2017) it is in the design phase, but the board has been laid out:
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-ide-adapter-anyone/?action=dlattach;attach=21727;image
More details will follow soon, but for now, here is a brief feature == Feature list:==* Compact design, only 4 ICs and a smattering of discreet [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUdH2u50ocnjPxPmEOyNVLsg PCW prototype & driver demonstration videos]components. Board measures 78.99x59.59mm (will probabbly upsize it to 80x60)
* Can be connected to the expansion port or internally via a Z80 shim card (note, this requires a socketed Z80).
* Driver supports CP/M Plus only at this time.
* Fully programmable I/O address decoding (via on-board jumpers). Initial I/O range (for the CPC driver) is FEF0-FEF7.
* Can be used on any Z80 computer with a socketed processor.
 
== More information ==
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-ide-adapter-anyone uIDE 16 discussion thread]
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/nc100-nc200-pcw-pda600/who-wants-ide-drives-on-the-pcw/ PCW uIDE discussion thread]
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUdH2u50ocnjPxPmEOyNVLsg PWC uIDE prototype demoonstration videos]
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